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Braves Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Third baseman Chipper Jones was back in the lineup Thursday, the swelling in his right knee having gone down and no new fluid developing. But one must wonder what crosses his mind when he takes his place at third and looks around at his teammates. Does he feel marooned, the only veteran presence in the field?
Despite a lingering head cold, Jones had to smile. "My patience," he said, "has gone way up this year. In years past I would have blown a gasket a time or two. I've had to bite my tongue."
He's not the only one.
"Bobby's had to do the same thing," Jones said, referring to manager Bobby Cox. "About three weeks ago you could really see a change in Bobby, because Bobby is always really intense.
Atlanta rookie throws 6 shutout innings vs. Nats (AP)
James Parr pitched well in his last three starts with Triple-A Richmond and carried it over to his major league debut Thursday night. Parr tossed six sharp innings and combined with three relievers for a five-hitter, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 2-0 victory over the Washington Nationals. Parr (1-0) surrendered just two hits -- both to Ronnie Belliard -- walked three and struck out three.
Braves LHP Reyes scratched (PA SportsTicker)
Atlanta Braves lefthander Jo-Jo Reyes was scratched from his scheduled start on Thursday to be with his wife Jamie, who gave birth to their daughter on Wednesday.
Ramirez, Marlins beat Braves in front of 600 fans (AP)
Before the game even began, the Florida Marlins were guessing. How many fans would show to watch two teams far out of first place on a weekday afternoon game with sweltering humidity and the heat topping 90 degrees? "I was way off," Marlins reliever Joe Nelson joked. "I had predicted 418." Only missed by a couple hundred.
Braves 3B Jones out of lineup (PA SportsTicker)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones was held out of the lineup for the second straight day Wednesday due to an injured right knee.
Braves' Cox extends ejection record to 143 (AP)
Braves manager Bobby Cox extended his major league ejection record to 143 on Wednesday, getting tossed in the fifth inning for arguing ball and strikes during Atlanta's game against Florida. Cox disputed a strike called against Brian McCann. Home plate umpire Mark Wegner took two steps toward the dugout trying to quiet Cox, then ejected Atlanta's manager.
Atlanta Braves 2008 review and look ahead (PA SportsTicker)
For much of the last two decades, the Atlanta Braves were criticized for failing to win more championships despite making the playoffs each year.
Braves spoil Marlins' rally, beat Florida 16-14 (AP)
Long out of contention for the NL East title, the Atlanta Braves are making sure the Florida Marlins join them. Pinch-hitter Ruben Gotay had an RBI double in the ninth inning and the Braves spoiled a seven-run Marlins rally to beat Florida 16-14 on Tuesday night. "We were mad after we lost the lead," Gotay said.
Braves' Chipper Jones day-to-day with knee injury (AP)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones said he is day-to-day with a twisted right knee he suffered during infield practice before the team's 16-14 win against the Florida Marlins on Tuesday night. Jones, who is hitting .358 with 20 home runs and 67 RBIs, was scratched from the starting lineup and replaced by Omar Infante.
Braves 3B Jones scratched from lineup (PA SportsTicker)
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones was scratched from Tuesday's game against the Florida Marlins after injuring his right knee in batting practice.
Braves recall 6 players from minors (AP)
The Braves recalled pitchers Charlie Morton and Jeff Ridgway and infielder Brent Lillibridge from Triple-A Richmond on Tuesday. The Braves also purchased the contracts of right-handers James Parr and Jorge Julio, and catcher Corky Miller from the Triple-A team. The team transferred outfielder Matt Diaz and pitcher Rafael Soriano to the 60-day disabled list.
Baker's sacrifice fly in 9th inning beats Braves (AP)
John Baker knew he needed to come through, if the Florida Marlins were going to start September with a much-needed win. Jorge Cantu homered and Baker hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly to drive in the winning run in the ninth, helping the Marlins beat the Braves 4-3 on Monday. Baker's fly ball to shallow left drove in Dan Uggla, who beat left fielder Brandon Jones' throw to the plate.
August review begins with Ramirez, Sabathia (Yahoo! Sports)
A month synonymous with nobility gave us hot Brewers and Red Sox, hotter Cubs and Rays, Manny in blue and CC seeing red.
Boone's HR rallies Nationals to 6th straight win (AP)
By the time he rounded second base, Aaron Boone's momentary disappointment at not executing a bunt was already a distant memory. After failing to lay down a sacrifice, Boone slammed a three-run, eighth-inning home run to lift the Washington Nationals to their season-high sixth straight win, 8-4 over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.
Jones hits 20th home run for 14th straight season (AP)
In a difficult season for the Atlanta Braves, Chipper Jones had a milestone to celebrate on Saturday night. Jones hit his 20th home run of the season in the seventh inning of the Braves' 9-8, 10-inning loss to the Washington Nationals, and joined Eddie Mathews as the only players to begin their careers with 14 straight seasons of 20 or more homers.
Nationals beat Braves for fifth straight win (AP)
Elijah Dukes pumped his chest with his right fist and gleefully trotted to first base, happy to prove an old baseball maxim: A walk is as good as a hit. Dukes walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 9-8 on Saturday night for their season-high fifth straight win.
Milledge, Zimmerman pace Nationals (AP)
A little run support and some timely hitting went a long way for the suddenly resurgent Washington Nationals. Lastings Milledge and Ryan Zimmerman both drove in two runs and Washington beat the Atlanta Braves 7-3 on Friday night for its fourth straight victory. "You can get all the timely hitting, all the timely hits you want, but if we don't win, those timely hits doesn't mean anything,"...
Braves option RHP Morton to minors (PA SportsTicker)
The Atlanta Braves on Friday optioned righthander Charlie Morton to Class AAA Richmond.
McCann hits 3-run homer to lead Braves to victory (AP)
A home run by the Braves' Brian McCann and a drive by Hanley Ramirez that didn't go out did in the Florida Marlins. McCann hit a three-run homer, Charlie Morton finally figured out how to pitch at home and Atlanta beat the slumping Marlins 4-2 on Thursday night. The Marlins are 10-15 in August, haven't won two games in a row this month and fell six games behind the idle New York Mets in the NL...
Braves' Soriano has elbow surgery (AP)
Braves right-handed reliever Rafael Soriano had elbow surgery on Thursday and is expected to be ready by spring training next season. Soriano had an ulnar nerve transposition and a small bone spur removed from his right elbow by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Ala. Soriano, who has been on the 15-day disabled list three times this season, was 0-1 with three saves and a 2.57 ERA in 14 games.
Braves RHP Soriano undergoes surgery (PA SportsTicker)
Rafael Soriano's injury-plagued season officially is over.
Johnson pitches 4-hitter for first complete game (AP)
Josh Johnson kept one word in mind as he rehabbed from reconstructive elbow surgery. Finish. "That was the word I put out there in rehab," he said. "You want to finish an at-bat, finish an inning, finish a game." Johnson threw a four-hitter for his first career complete game, and the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Wednesday night.
Red Sox acquire OF Mark Kotsay from Braves (AP)
The Boston Red Sox acquired Mark Kotsay from Atlanta for a minor leaguer Wednesday, adding depth to their outfield one day after J.D. Drew went on the disabled list. Kotsay hit .289 with six home runs and 37 RBIs in 88 games with the Braves. He arrived at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday before Boston's game against New York and was available off the bench.
Braves recall OF Josh Anderson (PA SportsTicker)
The Atlanta Braves on Wednesday recalled outfielder Josh Anderson from Class AAA Richmond of the International League.
Escobar's single leads Braves over Marlins 10-9 (AP)
Florida closer Kevin Gregg was disgusted with himself. "It stinks," he said. "You can't lose games like that when you're running out of time. You can't let games like that get away." Yunel Escobar's single capped a four-run ninth inning against Gregg and gave the Atlanta Braves a 10-9 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday night.
Red Sox acquire Kotsay from Braves (Yahoo! Sports)
J.D. Drew goes on the disabled list, and Boston brings in veteran Mark Kotsay as outfield insurance.
Tom Glavine nearly pain-free after surgery (AP)
Braves pitcher Tom Glavine said he is just a little sore after having season-ending elbow surgery last week and is unsure whether he'll pitch next season. The 300-game winner said he'll wait to see how his recovery goes before deciding whether he will try to return for his 23rd season. "We've got a good five weeks here for me to rehab and get a good sense of how I'm recovering and what it looks...
Pujols totals 8 hits, 8 RBIs in series for Cards (AP)
After Albert Pujols homered and singled his first two at-bats, giving him eight hits and eight RBIs in 10 weekend chances, the Braves removed him from the equation. Not soon enough to keep the Cardinals' star from shaving Chipper Jones' once seemingly insurmountable lead for the batting title to mere percentage points, and helping St.
Norton's 8th-inning single lifts Braves over Cards (AP)
The Atlanta Braves have no intentions of giving up this season. Pinch-hitter Greg Norton delivered a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning, and Atlanta beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Saturday to snap a six-game losing streak. "Hopefully, the fans can sit back and watch us today because we're busting our butts," Jeff Francoeur said.
Braves activate RHP Acosta (PA SportsTicker)
The Atlanta Braves on Saturday activated reliever Manny Acosta from the 15-day disabled list.
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